January 31, 2018 |
By Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory
Mildred "Smilja" Blagovich, 103, of McKeesport, died Monday, January 29. 2018. She was born November 11, 1914 in West Wilmerding and was the daughter of the late Nikola and Sava Kosich Zivkovich. She was the wife of the late Michael "Miso" Blagovich, Jr. They were married for 63 years. Mildred was the oldest member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and its Sisterhood, Kolo, Serbian National Federation Lodge 7, and was a former member of the Order of The Eastern Star. In 2016, Smilja was awarded Person of the Year by the Serb National Federation. She was a retired Head Cook at McKeesport High school and had 17 years of service there. She had also worked at the former Holiday House in Monroeville. She is survived by her daughter, Melva Jean (Richard) Buzzelli of Penn Hills, grandchildren, Michael A. Makatura of Orlando, FL, and Kimberly A. Miller of North Huntingdon, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, nieces and nephews.
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January 31, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Paul L. McDonald, 92, of North Huntingdon, died Monday January 29, 2018. He was born October 19, 1925 in East McKeesport, a son of the late Leonard S. and Emma C. (Rolison) McDonald and was also preceded in death by his wife Grace J. (Rankin) Vranich McDonald, and his siblings Harry McDonald, Mary Caldwell, and Helen Bernhardy. Paul was a retired tool and die maker for Westinghouse Airbrake Co., Wilmerding, a member of Norwin Alliance Church, Shidle Lodge No. 601, Free and Accepted Masons, Irwin, and Syria Temple, Pittsburgh. He is survived by his children Paul L. McDonald Jr. and his wife Barbara of CA, Elaine McDonald of East McKeesport, Mark Vranich and his wife Cindi of FL, Carole Hancsak of UT, Martin Vranich and Cathy McDeavitt and her husband Thomas both of FL, Corrine Zecchini and her husband Thomas of North Huntingdon, and Connie Vranich of FL; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.
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January 30, 2018 |
By Strifflers Family Funeral Homes | Posted in: Strifflers Family Funeral Homes
Harvey Wander, age 94, of White Oak, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was born January 10, 1924 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, son of the late Morris and Minnie Mermelstein Wander. A well-known figure in Pittsburgh, he was an entrepreneur and business owner. He managed the first rock & roll club in Pittsburgh. He subsequently established Harvey’s House on Federal Street and later formed the Harvey Wander Agency, a bail bond business.
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January 30, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Eugenia M. "Jennie" Gregg, age 90, of McKeesport, died January 26, 2018, at home. Born July 20, 1927, in Wilmerding, she was the daughter of the late Maciej and Mary (Dylong) Liput and the wife of the late Matthew W. Gregg, Sr.
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January 30, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Katherine Cindric, age 94 of North Versailles and formerly of Versailles Boro, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 in UPMC East in Monroeville. Born December 1, 1923 in Versailles, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Pauline (Falec) Coban.
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January 29, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Rose D'Angelo Gladkowski, 97, of Glassport, died Jan. 29, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Antonio and Rosali Sgattoni and wife of the late John D'Angelo and Theodore Gladkowski. She is survived by her sons John (Terry Woytovich) D'Angelo and Louis (Shirley) D'Angelo; daughter Teresa (Robert) Klein; also 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Rose worked at Glassport Glasshouse; managed the Allegheny tax office in McKeesport and was a retired supervisor for Allegheny County Treasurer's Office. She was a member of Queen of the Rosary Parish. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Tues. 4-8. A funeral mass will be held Wed.10:00 am at Queen of the Rosary Parish with Father Miroslaus Wojcicki. Interment following New St. Joseph Cemetery.
January 29, 2018 |
By Wojciechowski Funeral Home | Posted in: Wojciechowski Funeral Home
Loretta A. Dibler, 67, of McKeesport, died Jan. 28, 2018. She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Karczewski) Nestor. She is survived by her husband Charles Dibler, daughter Carrie (James) Wright of Glassport and grandchildren Joshua Hansen and Brett Nolfi. Friends received Wojciechowski Funeral Home, Glassport, Wed.2-4 and 6-8.
January 29, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Dorothy Ann Sabina Barnes, age 91, of Dravosburg, died January 27th, 2018, at Southwestern Assisted Living Center in Pittsburgh.
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January 29, 2018 |
By Editor | Posted in: Deaths Elsewhere
Craig Richard Pindro, 53, of McKeesport died Jan. 26, 2018. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, at Tunie Funeral Home, Inc., 218 E. 11th Ave., Homestead, where a service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018.
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January 29, 2018 |
By William S. Skovranko Memorial Home | Posted in: William S. Skovranko Memorial Home
Frank Joseph (Big Poe) Pulkownik, 79, of Wind Ridge, passed away on January 27, 2018. Frank was born October 3, 1938 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Frank and Sophia (Tereletsky) Pulkownik, of Duquesne. Frank served as a Heavy Truck Driver in the US Army from 1958-1961. After his military service, Frank protected his community for 23 years as a Police officer for the city of Duquesne. After leaving the Police Force, Frank worked as a laborer with Mastech until his retirement. Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching his grandsons participate in sporting events. Frank is survived by his former wife, Joanne Patrick of Munhall; two sons, John Pulkownik of Castle Shannon, and Joe Pulkownik of Munhall; two grandsons, Dylan and Logan Pulkownik of West Mifflin; and a brother, Bill (Jeanne) Pulkownik of Wind Ridge, along with several nieces and nephews.
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January 29, 2018 |
By William Snyder Funeral Home | Posted in: William Snyder Funeral Home
Zachary J. Ebbitt, age 33, of Pittsburgh, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born November 30, 1984 in Monroeville, the son of James (girlfriend Hazel Bizub) Ebbitt and the late Cheyrl S. (Redeker) Ebbitt. He graduated from Norwin High School and went onto earn a degree in Safety Engineering from Slippery Rock University and was the past Vice President of the fraternity Phi Kappa Theta. He went onto work at many locations as a safety engineer and was always smiling and well liked. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandparents Claude and Polly Redeker and Clyde and Norma Ebbitt.
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January 28, 2018 |
By Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home - Crematory | Posted in: Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory
Charles "Basil" Ursta, age 87, of White Oak, formerly of McKeesport, died January 25, 2018, at UPMC McKeesport.
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January 28, 2018 |
By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
On January 27, 2018 our family bid farewell to its matriarch, Marion A. (Linn) Molinaro, age 88 of Elizabeth Twp. Born in McKeesport on September 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Adelaide (Flaherty) Linn. Marion graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and retired from UPMC McKeesport where she worked as a Registered Nurse for 40 years.
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January 27, 2018 |
By Finney Funeral Homes | Posted in: Finney Funeral Homes
Erik James “Egghead” Maselli, 37, of West Elizabeth, formerly of Clairton and Uniontown, where he was a construction contractor, passed away on Friday, January 26th, 2018 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born in Pittsburgh on February, 1st 1980 to James R. Maselli and the late Judith Beckovich Maselli. Erik is survived by his wife, Shawna Fant Maselli. He is also survived by his son, Ashton Maselli of Clairton, daughter, Celina M. Maselli of Clairton, father, James R. Maselli of West Elizabeth, and brothers; James M.(Angela) Maselli, of Ravenna, OH and Shaun J. Maselli of West Elizabeth. Erik was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Beckovich Maselli. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting and fishing, as well as baseball. Arrangements have been entrusted to S.M. FINNEY FUNERAL HOME, 432 N. 6th St, Clairton, PA 15025. A memorial service will take place at Wilson Presbyterian Church, 400 North 4th St. in Clairton at 11:00am on Saturday February 17, 2018. The family requests that contributions be made to the funeral home to defray costs. Online condolences may be offered at www.finneyfuneralhome.com.
January 27, 2018 |
By James W. Shirley Funeral Home Inc. | Posted in: James W. Shirley Funeral Home
C. Wesley Hughes, 79, of North Huntingdon, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born May 26, 1938 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late George and Charlotte (Heatherington) Hughes. Prior to his retirement, Wesley was a metallurgist for Westinghouse and was a member of Norwin Alliance Church, North Huntingdon. He taught Sunday School, enjoyed gardening and loved to research everything. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl Hughes. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Gilbert Hughes; sons, Charles Jr. and his wife, Betsy, Ken and his wife, Stephanie; daughters, Kathleen Hanna and her husband George, Sheila Gilpatrick; sister, Eleanor McNutt; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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